City Manager Mark Pulone responded to comments from Mr. de Bruijn regarding the property on Valley View Avenue. He said he believes the property in question is private property and likely received a weed abatement reminder letter from the City. With respect to the Target parking lot concerns, he said these issues are relatively common and many stores have rules as to where employees can park, and said staff would be happy to convey the concerns and suggestions to Target. In regard to the egress lanes, the exiting that is in place was approved for the center however if it becomes an issue, staff will discuss it with the property owner.
Councilwoman Janice Lim announced that the Richard Nixon Foundation will be hosting the official 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Homecoming of America’s POWs from Vietnam. The celebration will take place over three days, May 23rd to May 25th, with hundreds of POWs and their families expected in attendance. The three-day celebration will commence with a homecoming parade on the 23rd at 12:30 p.m. and she urged the community to attend.
Councilwoman Beth Haney attended the Orange County Fire Authority Best and Bravest event with Mayor Hernandez and Councilwoman Lim. She also led the flag burial for the American flags that were retired at the Love Yorba Linda event and said they planted red, white and blue flowers in the shape of a flag over the burial site. She said the Mayor held the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on May 11th and said the speaker Izzy Battres from HGTV was great and concluded by stating that she also attended Yorba Days on May 6th.
Councilman Rodriguez said he was thankful his flight from Sacramento was not too delayed and that he was able to attend the meeting. He thanked Captain Walehwa on behalf of the families that were planting trees at Arroyo Park on Love Yorba Linda day. He said he was hard at work and the families were appreciative of the time he spent afterward speaking with the children at the local substation. He congratulated Mayor Hernandez for a wonderful Mayor's Prayer Breakfast event.
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell said there were several amazing events this past month but spoke specifically about Love Yorba Linda. She thanked all the community and City staff that participated and helped coordinate this tremendous event and urged the community to mark their calendars for next year!
Mayor Hernandez said the community's response to the opening of Adventure Playground has been overwhelming and said in an effort to ensure visitors have a great experience, staff has implemented a reservation system with a limited number available each day. Residents can make a reservation to visit up to two weeks in advance. Non-residents can reserve two-days in advance. He shared that Yorba Linda Police Services is hosting a special Active Assailant Response and Prevention presentation next Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at Friends Church. He encouraged the community to RSVP to attend and said attendees will learn techniques and tactics, and learn about behavioral patterns associated with someone who is on the path to violence.